Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, headquartered in Irving, Texas. Proudly operating iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, CEC has built a strong reputation for creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. The company's mission is encapsulated in its well-loved brand Chuck E. Cheese, which celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and is dedicated to being the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®." CEC is committed to safety and community support, exemplified by its Kid Check® program and donations exceeding $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for its industry leadership in innovation and employee well-being. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues operating across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment fosters a vibrant culture of diversity, fun, and inclusivity that unites families everywhere.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers a dynamic opportunity for someone ready to elevate their management career in the family entertainment industry. This position is vital in leading a motivated team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences where "every guest leaves happy." The role demands a high-energy, responsible leader who thrives on making daily operational decisions involving staff scheduling, cleanliness, product quality, and guest service standards. Assistant Managers are instrumental in building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and inspiring their team to achieve company goals. Key responsibilities include coaching the team to consistently deliver outstanding service and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Assistant Managers take ownership of specific Areas of Impact (AOI), completing rotations across various departments such as the Kitchen—managing food safety, product ordering, and pizza preparation; Sales—overseeing cashier operations, salad bar, gift shop inventory, and quality assurance; Showroom—leading birthday party execution and maximizing bookings; and the Gameroom—collaborating with technical staff to ensure game maintenance, analyzing data, and keeping play areas guest-ready. This role also involves understanding and applying cost control, inventory management, financial oversight, and labor management to maintain operational efficiency and profitability.

Candidates for this position must possess strong skills in coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and excellent time and priority management. The role requires a minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in food service, or six months as an Opening Coordinator. A high school diploma or GED and being at least 21 years old (subject to regional regulations) are mandatory. The job involves physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, and working in environments with flashing lights, mechanical parts, loud noise, and varying temperatures.

CEC Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees along with robust job training and career advancement opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese proudly operates under a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" policy, underscoring its commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction. This Assistant Manager position is a high reward, high impact role for those passionate about leadership, family entertainment, and creating memorable guest experiences.